Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Over Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
